Tips, Tricks, & FAQs

Troubleshooting & Tricks


  • How to program your LiftMaster 890MAX, 893MAX, and 895MAX remote controls

    Please navigate to the following link for information on programming these types of remotes. 

  • How does a garage door work?

    Garage doors can be complex and understanding the parts that make your door function can be helpful when diagnosing the problem to set up a service call. Please navigate to the following for a detailed description of common garage doors: Garage Door Parts


    We do not recommend maintaining your own door. Please contact us for service. 

  • My door will only go up a couple inches and the spring looks funny. What's wrong?

    It is probably a broken Torsion spring. They typically have a lifetime of 10 years, depending on daily usage. Please navigate to the following page for more information. 

  • How to program your LiftMaster 877MAX keypad to your garage door opener.

    Please navigate to the following link for information on programming this type of keypad. 

  • How to set up your Smart Garage Hub Using the myQ App.

    For information on how to set up your Smart Garage Hub using the myQ App, please navigate to the following page

  • What's the difference between an insulated garage door and a non-insulated garage door?

    For more details on insulated garage doors vs. non-insulated garage doors, check out this link.

  • How do I find the button to program my Chamberlain LiftMaster Operator?

    For more information on programming your Chamberlain Operator, please see the following page.

  • What are some of the parts that make my garage door and operator work?

    Please navigate to this link to see some helpful photos of the various garage door and opener components. 

  • How to program your 893MAX remote to your garage door opener.

    Please navigate to this link to see an instructional video for programming your remote.

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